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Bayswater Marina wants 156-boat drystack plans non-notified
Auckland Council is yet to decide if plans for the new building should be notified.

New boat-sharing operator launches for Auckland boaties
Freedom Boat Club is one of the largest in the world. Now it's come to New Zealand.

Fullers hydrofoiling e-boat ready for passengers
Eric Laakmann, CEO of boatmaker Vessev, says a 100-passenger version is on the way. Video / Michael Craig

Watch: Kiwis, NZ-bound tourists stranded in US airport
Travelers, including Kiwis trying to get home, were stranded at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Saturday, 11 January 2025, after a snowstorm. Video / Carina Fischer

Preview of Auckland Airport’s brand new Transport Hub
The airport reveals it’s Transport Hub and plaza area, which are now complete. Video / Auckland Airport

Watch: How Auckland Airport tried to avert traffic problems at Mānawa Bay
Mark Thomson, commercial manager at Auckland Airport. is at Mānawa Bay, discusses the new premium discount outlet on airport land.

Will NZ's new tourism levy really discourage visitors?
The price hike has sparked criticism but what do the tourists think?

Ferry trial to replace troubled bridge on Auckland waterfront
A free ferry service has been trialed trialled between the Viaduct Basin and the Wynyard Quarter on Auckland’s waterfront.

Project Auckland: Minister for Auckland addresses business leaders
Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown briefs Auckland business leaders amid calls for more urgent infrastructure delivery and central Government involvement. Video / NZ Herald

Air NZ will use Starlink for free internet onboard domestic aircraft.
A closer look at the details of Air NZ's new announcement – the installation of Starlink systems on domestic aircraft to provide fast, free internet on-board.

This Auckland beach has been named the busiest in Australasia
Summer is coming — so, too, are the crowds

Want to find paradise without leaving Auckland? Try this island escape
And no, it's not Waiheke.

Here for Fifa? Tour Auckland in your downtime
Plenty of adventures lie beyond the pitch in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Chloe Surridge speaks about Auckland Airport operations
Auckland Airport chief operations officer Chloe Surridge speaks about what goes on at Auckland Airport to ensure an efficient passthrough of passengers, freight and aircraft. Video / NZ Herald

Choo choo choose this Auckland day trip for you and your family
A boredom-busting family day out to put on your Auckland radar.

Watch out! Wētā Workshop have released a troll into the wild
Meet Jeff, the otherworldly creature wreaking havoc in our major cities.

How to holiday this long weekend in the heart of Auckland's CBD
Enjoy local kai, arty strolls and rooftop bars with a weekend staycation.

This city just beat Queenstown for most-searched winter escape in NZ
As winter draws near, people reveal where they are keen to holiday.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Which schools are closed in Auckland?
Auckland Transport is urging people to avoid all non-urgent travel until Tuesday.

Peace, love and sustainability: How you can help Auckland's Splore festival go green
Splore is committed to a sustainable future but there are ways audiences can help too.

The absurd 'attraction' US tourists love in New Zealand
Why American visitors are oddly fascinated by this mundane destination.